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Car Specifications2005 Kia Sorento
The 2005 Kia Sorento is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $30,300 for the base variant and topping out at $51,250 for the Ltd Sport variant.
There are 7 variants of the Sorento available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2005.
The 2005 Sorento was offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Kia Sorento include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (104kW/184Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (83kW/245Nm), 2.5L v6 turbo (103kW/343Nm), 2.7L v6 (130kW/241Nm) and 3.5L v6 (145kW/295Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual manual, 4-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic with manual mode, 5-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $30,300 - $51,250†
- Transmission
- 4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $30,300 - $51,250†
- Transmission
- 4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Kia Sorento
Features & Specs
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Available Variants
The Kia Sorento comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Ltd Sport.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,350 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Load Capacity | 519 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2005 Kia Sorento
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Sorento is the base variant that starts from $30,300.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe most expensive Kia Sorento is the Ltd Sport variant that starts from $51,250.
See all Kia Sorento PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sorento is 2800 kg offered by the following variants: LX, EX, Ex Abs, LTD and Ltd Sport.
See all Kia Sorento towing capacityThe largest Kia Sorento is the LX variant which measures 1863mm wide, 4567mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 145kW of power and 295nm of torque are the EX and LTD variants.
The Kia Sorento is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Kia Sorento is the LX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2610 kg.
The Kia Sorento may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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